Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Wilder Creek Publishing (“we,” “us,” “our”) is an independent publishing house dedicated to ethical, affordable, and inclusive author support. This policy explains how we handle your personal data on www.WilderCreekPublishing.com and related platforms.

What Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

Contact forms, newsletter signups
Author profiles, submission data
Purchase or invoice information

Automatically collected data:

IP address, browser and device type
Site activity via cookies or analytics
Language preferences (via translation tools)

How We Use Your Information

Respond to inquiries or support requests
Provide publishing services and manage user accounts
Process payments, registrations, and submissions
Improve website function and accessibility
Send occasional updates, with opt-out available
NOTE: We do not share, review, or repurpose any creative content, manuscripts, or submissions without explicit author permission. Any unpublished works submitted to Wilder Creek Publishing are treated as confidential and protected under our publishing standards.

Legal Grounds for Data Use

We process personal data based on:

Consent (newsletter opt-ins, submission forms)
Contractual obligations (publishing services)
Legitimate interest (e.g., anti-fraud, analytics)
Legal compliance (e.g., copyright documentation)

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share data with:

Publishing industry service providers (e.g., metadata registration agencies or ISBN databases), but only to complete services you authorize
Law enforcement or regulatory bodies when required by court order, subpoena, or to protect our legal rights
Payment processors or cloud infrastructure partners strictly for site functionality

We never share your information for advertising purposes or third-party marketing.

Cookies & Tracking

We use basic cookies and analytics tools for site performance (e.g., Google Analytics, caching, or translation). These are used only to improve your experience. You can adjust cookie settings in your browser.

Data Retention

We retain only the information required for your account, project history, legal documentation, or compliance. Inactive accounts or unsubscribed users may be deleted after 12 months unless otherwise required by law.

Your Rights

You may at any time:

Access or correct your personal information
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Object to or limit processing
Revoke consent (for newsletters, etc.)

To do so, contact us at support@WilderCreekPublishing.com.

Children’s Privacy

Our site and services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware of such data, it will be promptly deleted.

Security Practices

We use SSL encryption, secure logins, and server-side protections (e.g., Wordfence, limited login attempts) to safeguard your data. While no system is infallible, we follow best practices to ensure responsible handling.

Third-Party Links

We may link to external sites (e.g., Amazon author pages). These sites have their own privacy policies and practices. We encourage you to review those policies when visiting external links.

Policy Updates

This policy may be updated periodically. Any major changes will be announced on our website. Your continued use of the site after updates constitutes agreement to the revised terms.

Contact Us

For privacy questions or data requests:

Email: Support@WilderCreekPublishing.com
Subject Line: “Privacy Request”

Thank You